People
The Structures section is comprised of 18 full-time academic and teaching staff, with expertise across the full range of structural engineering. Academic staff are active in teaching, research and consultancy. Our student population comprises approximately 60 full-time PhD students.
Members of the Structures Section
Structures Academic and Teaching Staff A-Z
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Leroy GardnerProfessor of Structural Engineering, PhD, DIC, CEng, FICE, FIStructE, FREngHead of Structural Engineering Section Structural testing; Numerical modelling and the development of design guidance for steel structures. |
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Bassam IzzuddinProfessor of Computational Structural Mechanics, PhD, DIC, MASCE, CEng, FIStructE, FREngNonlinear structural analysis; Finite element analysis; Extreme loading; Simplified modelling; Robustness and progressive collapse; Multi-scale modelling; Steel structures; Concrete structures; Glass structures. |
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Luke LoucaReader in Engineering Structures, PhDBehaviour and design of structures subjected to explosions. |
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Lorenzo MacoriniReader in Structural Engineering, PhDDirector of the MSc in General Structural Engineering Director of the MSc in Structural Steel Design Masonry structures (numerical modelling, analysis under extreme loading, strengthening); Computational structural mechanics; Composite structures (long-term and collapse behaviour, seismic performance). |
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Christian Malaga ChuquitaypeSenior Lecturer in Structures, PhD, DICPostdoc Champion Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics; structural timber engineering and hybrid construction, resilient and smart structures; performance-based and multi-hazard structural design. |
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Andrew PhillipsReader in Structural Biomechanics, PhD, CEng, MIMechEUndergraduate Senior Tutor Learning Threads Coordinator Biomechanics, FE and inverse dynamics; Musculo-skeletal modelling; Blast biomechanics; Orthopaedic device assessment / design, Structural optimization. |
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Sunday Popo-OlaSenior Research and Teaching Fellow, PhD, DIC, FHEAStructural engineering and testing; Composite construction, Modern method of construction, Fixing and anchor technology; Cladding and façade technology; Indigenous materials; Structural modelling; BIM; CAD and expert witness. |
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Andy PullenSenior Research FellowDepartment IC-TAP Representative Structures, Structural materials; Blast and impact loading behaviour; Elements under impact; Extreme compressive stresses; Strain rate. |
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Ana Ruiz-TeranSenior Lecturer in Bridge Engineering, PhD, CEng, MICE, FHEADirector of MSc in Concrete Structures Senior Tutor, Postgraduate Research Bridge engineering; Structural engineering; Innovative types of cable-stayed bridges; Spatial arch bridges; Footbridges; Accidental breakage of stay cables; Prestressed concrete; Bridge design. |
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Adam Jan SadowskiSenior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, PhDDepartment GTA Coordinator Senior Tutor, Postgraduate Taught Thin and thick shell structures, stability of shells. |
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Peter StaffordProfessor of Engineering Seismology, PhDDepartment Careers Adviser Quantitative risk analysis; Probabilistic methods in engineering seismology and earthquake engineering; Reliability theory. |
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Margaret SzaboSenior Teaching Fellow in Structures, PhD, FHEAUndergraduate Year 3 Coordinator Structural mechanics, structural design, biomechanics |
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Robert VollumProfessor of Structural Concrete, PhD, CEng, MIStructEDirector of EPSRC CDT Sustainable Civil Engineering Long-term deflections of reinforced concrete slabs; Beam-column joints; Shear in beams; Punching shear; Numerical modelling of reinforced concrete structures; Strut and tie modelling; Control of early age thermal cracking. |
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Ahmer WadeeProfessor of Nonlinear Mechanics, PhD, CMath, FIMA, CSci, MRIDirector of Postgraduate Research Structural stability; Structural mechanics; Structural engineering; Laminated composite and layered materials; Steel structures; Sandwich structures; Nonlinear buckling theory; Applied mathematics; Structural failure; Solid mechanics. |
Structures Academics A-Z |
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Structures Research Staff A-Z
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Abobakr ElwakeelResearch Associate, PhDUnderstanding the cracking behaviour of reinforced concrete elements subjected to the restraint of imposed strains Email Abo |
Qili FangResearch Associate, PhDEmail Qili |
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Stanyslav GrosmanResearch Associate, PhDNonlinear structural response; Finite element analysis; Robustness assessment; Meta modelling techniques; Masonry structures; Parametric design Email Stanyslav |
Cheng HuangResearch Associate, PhDEmail Cheng |
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Pinelopi KyvelouResearch Associate, PhDCold-formed steel structures Email Pinelopi |
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Anton KöllnerMarie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow, Dr.-Ing.Project: Material damage and buckling instability: towards a unifying general theory (DamBuckler) Applied Mechanics, Stability Theory, Material Damage, Composite Structures (FRPs) Email Anton |
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Xin MengResearch Associate, PhDEmail Xin |
Alexandra RenouardResearch Associate, PhDEmail Alexandra |
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Fiona WalportImperial Research Fellowship (ICRF), PhDThe design and analysis of steel and stainless steel structures by advanced inelastic analysis Send email |
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Ruizhi ZhangResearch Associate, PhDTesting, simulation and optimisation of additively manufactured steel structures; Resilience of steel framed structures Email Ruizhi |
Structures Research Staff A-Z |
Structures Research Students A-Z
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Aya AhmedStarted Sep 2019Simulation and analysis of large-scale portal frames Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Walport, F. Email Aya |
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Metin BicerStarted Jan 2020The use of machine learning in analysis of sport movements Supervised by: Modensese, L; Phillips, A.T.M. Email Metin |
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Javier Canada Perez-SalaStarted Oct 2018Structural behaviour and design criteria of segmental high-speed railways bridges Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran, A. Email Javier |
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Hao ChanStarted May 2021Design of steel structures by advanced analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Hao |
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Yiwei ChenStarted Oct 2020Finite element analysis under extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Yiwei |
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Matthew ChuoStarted Oct 2018Adaptive contact and cracking analysis of solid continuum structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Matthew |
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Xiapeng DingStarted Oct 2019Seismic behaviour of nonstructural components Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Xiapeng |
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Osama EidStarted Jan 2019Strengthening reinforced concrete structures with ultra high performance concrete Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Wong, H.S. Email Osama |
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Mohamed El AshriStarted February 2020Advanced Modelling of Masonry Arch Bridges Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. Email Mohamed |
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Mohamed El-ZeadaniStarted Oct 2020Mechanical and structural assessment of rubberised one-part geopolymer concrete Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y.; Bompa, D. Email Mohamed |
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Eknara JundaStarted Sep 2019Seismic response estimation of timber buildings via machine learning methods Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Eknara |
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Lijithan KathirkamanathanStarted Oct 2021Advanced analysis of wind turbine support towers Supervised by: Sadowski, A.; Seidel, M. Email Lijithan |
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Zeyad KhalilStarted Oct 2021Seismic performance and risk assessment of renewable energy structures Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Zeyad |
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Karim KhouryStarted Oct 2020Restraint induced cracking in reinforced concrete walls and slabs Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Izzuddin, B. Email Karim |
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Junxu LaiStarted Oct 2019High-fidelity modelling of building structures for extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Junxu |
Jin LiStarted Oct 2021Metal 3D printing in construction and hybrid structures Supervised by: Stafford, P.; Gardner, L. Email Jin |
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Carlos Melchor PlacenciaStarted Feb 2019Advanced modelling of long-term effects in prestressed timber elements Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Carlos |
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Ayse MujdeciStarted Sept 2018Inelastic behaviour of composite-steel rubberised concrete members Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Ayse |
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Ashraf Gamal NayelStarted Jun 2021Protection of heritage structures against extreme events using innovative protective structures Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C.; Macorini, L. Email Ashraf |
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Branimir RadukicStarted Oct 2016Prevention and treatment of fragilities fractures Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. Email Branimir |
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Harry SlackStarted Oct 2019Topology optimization with applications in wire and arc additive manufacturing Supervised by: Wadee, M. A.; Gardner, L. Email Harry |
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Nathan VellaStarted Jan 2016Cold formed steel and timber composite structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Nathan |
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Ben WeberStarted Dec 2020Wire and arc additive manufacturing in construction Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Ben |
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Eric (Zichang) YangStarted Oct 2020Design of steel structures by advanced analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Eric |
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Zeyu WangStarted Jan 2020Design of pile caps and related structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. Email Zeyu |
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Ziqian XuStarted Oct 2021Advanced modelling of structures under extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Ziqian |
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Faridah ZahraStarted Jan 2020Advanced seismic response of steel structures Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Faridah |
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Senyao ZhouStarted Mar 2022Advanced modelling and nonlinear analysis of masonry structures under extreme loading Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. Email Senyao |
Structures Research Students A-Z |
Technical, laboratory and administration staff
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Les ClarkLaboratory and Hydraulics Operations Manager, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 5941, Email Les |
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Paul CrudgeLaboratory and Workshop Services Manager, StructuresRoom 219b, +44 (0)207 594 5902, Email Paul |
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Gordon HerbertStructures Laboratory Research Technician, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 6082, Email Gordon |
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Bob (Delroy) HewittTechnician, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 3283, Email Bob |
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Alfredo OlivoLaboratory Technician, StructuresRoom 120b, +44 (0)207 594 5949, Email Freddie |
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Trevor SticklandEngineering Laboratory Technician, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 3224, Email Trevor |
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Ruth BelloMSc Cluster Administrator, StructuresRoom 439, +44 (0)207 594 6040, Email Ruth |
Technical, laboratory and administration staff |
Structures Emeritus, Senior Research Investigators, Visitors and Honorary staff
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Professor Patrick DowlingEmeritus Professor of Steel StructuresAlthough he left Imperial in 1994 to take the post of Vice Chancellor at the University of Surrey, Professor Dowling has always retained an association with his alma mater, where he continues to hold the post of Visiting Professor. He was elected to the Fellowship of Imperial College in 1997, was awarded a CBE in 2001 for services to Industry and Higher Education, and has served until recently as the Chairman of the British Science Association. |
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Ahmed ElghazouliProfessor of Structural Engineering, PhD, DIC, CEng, FIStructE, FICEThe response of structures to extreme loads, Structural earthquake engineering, Structural fire engineering; Structural robustness. |
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Professor Roger HobbsSenior Research Investigator, Distinguished Research Fellow and Emeritus Professor of Structural EngineeringProfessor Hobbs has been associated with Imperial for over 50 years, completing his BSc and PhD here in the 1960s, and later serving as Head of Department in the mid 1990s. Throughout his career, he has maintained close links with Industry, and is still active in Tension Technology International, Ltd, providing design services in moorings for offshore structures, a place where interesting research topics frequently emerge. He was involved with the EU committee responsible for the development of the steel Eurocode, EC3, and with the latest edition of the OCIMF Mooring Guidelines. |
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Professor David Lloyd-SmithEmeritus Professor of Structural MechanicsDavid Lloyd Smith retired in 2009, but remains active as a teacher, researcher and scholar in the field of structural mechanics. In recognition of his contribution to the academic life of the College, he was elected to the Fellowship of Imperial College in May 2012. |
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Professor David NethercotSenior Research Investigator, Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, Professor David A Nethercot OBE, is former Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College and former Deputy Principal (Teaching) of the Engineering Faculty. He has more than thirty years experience of research, specialised advisory work and committee activity in the area of steel, aluminium and composite construction. |
Emeritus and Senior Research Investigators |
Visiting and honorary staff
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Atula Abeysekera | Professor of Practice: Atula is a specialist in enterprise risk management and is a senior risk officer in the City of London with over 25 years experience in working for global financial organisations. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Civil Engineer. Atula holds a Masters degree in Engineering Hydrology at the Department of Civil Engineering at Imperial College. Atula teaches business risk management to 2nd year and 3rd year MEng students. |
Haig Gulvanessian |
Visiting Professor |
Yutao Guo | Sponsored Researcher |
Gaby Khoury |
Senior Research Investigator, Visiting Professor: Gaby Khoury has been a Visiting Professor since leaving Imperial College in 2009. During his time at the College, he worked in a wide range of specialisations, including the impact of fire on structures, fire safety and the London Greenways Project. He has also worked on the design and construction of airships. |
Luca Modenese | Research Fellow, PhD Computational models of the musculoskeletal anatomy; Advanced dynamic analyses to understand the principles underlying human motion and motor control |
Alan Powderham |
Visiting Professor |
Michael Rotter | Visiting Professor |
Faith Wainwright | Visiting Professor |
Visiting and Honorary staff |